Andy Samberg's rom-com PalmSprings will debut on Hulu in July
, was expected to first release in theaters but will instead launch on the streaming service on July 10, along with some drive-in theaters.
The announcement is surprising, given how much Neon and Hulu shelled out for the movie at Sundance. “Palm Springs”in the festival’s history, selling for a massive $17.5 million — and 69 cents. Some sources say the sale was closer to $22 million. The splashy price tag came with the understanding that Neon would execute a traditional release in theaters for “Palm Springs” before it graced Hulu.
Though plot details have been intentionally vague, director Max Barbakow described the film as a nihilistic wedding rom-com that’s “fun” and “a little bonkers.” It follows Samberg’s character as he attends a wedding in southern California with his girlfriend. The cast also includes Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, Meredith Hagner, Camila Mendes and Peter Gallagher.Variety
at Sundance. “Tonally, it’s that really nice charged area between laughter and deep feeling and then just bonkers stuff. We’re trying a lot of things.”
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